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Visa applications: the hardest countries to get into

North Korea The DPRK is one of the toughest places to get a visa. South Korean tourists are not permitted in the north. Potential tourists from Israel, America and Japan may face difficulties. Even those that can get in, whatever their nationality, face being escorted by North Korean
'guides' throughout their stay. UK citizens can apply via the embassy in London, although if you're a journalist, prepare to be disappointed. • Visa application process around the world